We all have those things that are most important to us, but do our calendars actually reflect those priorities? This week on The Seismic Shift, Michelle is joined by an individual who has personally helped her make some of the biggest shifts of her professional life over the past six months. That person is former NFL coach turned executive coach, Taylor Johnson. Taylor is an expert when it comes to helping others craft that winning formula that will set them on the path towards greater connection, Clarity, and confidence. Taylor and Michelle dive into it all in today’s conversation.

Given Michelle’s connection to Taylor and his strategies, they start this episode a little differently: with Michelle sharing how hearing Taylor speak at a conference led to working with him to create her own connection cadence. Taylor then goes into his own areas of expertise, walking listeners through a series of exercises to spark connection—including “the best of me” framework, how to optimize your calendar for connection, and taking a look at why it’s so important to start with ourselves and our own priorities before adding others to the equation.

This is a truly transformational conversation on the power (and logistics!) behind building connections and increasing your performance that you’re not going to want to miss!

Download “The Best of Me” Exercise worksheet here:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1cnRb1mnI11mvCfysSjWWyqTkj-pVcTFS/view?usp=sharing   

Complementary Strategy Session:
https://www.taylorjohnsonperformance.com/strategy-call

Taylor Johnson, LinkedIn:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/taylorjohnsonperformance/

Taylor Johnson Performance:
https://www.taylorjohnsonperformance.com/

Paul Graham, Maker’s Schedule, Manager’s Schedule:
https://www.paulgraham.com/makersschedule.html 

CHAPTERS

00:00 Understanding Relationships: The Three Buckets
04:01 Taylor Johnson: A Journey from Sports to Coaching
07:14 The Business Athlete Concept
11:59 The Winning Formula Session
14:48 Self-Awareness Drives Performance
22:10 Optimizing Your Calendar for Connection
29:27 Creating a Connection Cadence
32:03 Planning for Connection: Annual to Daily
38:44 The Importance of Reflection and Learning
42:04 Wrapping Up: Intentionality in Relationships

Special thanks to our friend Brian Wayy for the theme music this season!
Track Title: My Hearts On Fire 

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Michelle Johnston Clifton Morvant Professor of Business

Dr. Michelle K. Johnston is a management professor, executive coach, and leadership expert who is the Clifton A. Morvant Distinguished Professor in Business at Loyola University New Orleans.

Her first book, The Seismic Shift in Leadership, The Seismic Shift in Leadership: How to Thrive in a New Era of Connection, is now an Amazon bestseller.

She was recently named A Woman of the Year by CityBusiness and one of the most influential New Orleanians.

Michelle is a celebrated keynote speaker presenting at conferences and events nationwide. She received her Ph.D. in Communication from Louisiana State University and was named to the prestigious 100 Coaches Group, which consists of the top executive coaches worldwide.
For speaking engagements, media, and more, visit michellekjohnston.com.